This is the 1431st most frequent Japanese word.
条約
Treaty.
The word "条約" refers to a formal agreement between two nations, the "treaty."
日本とアメリカは新しい貿易条約を結んだ。
Japan and the United States signed a new trade treaty.
The usage of "条約" here emphasizes the rules established by the treaty.
条約が順守されない場合、制裁が科されることがあります。
If the treaty is not obeyed, sanctions might be imposed.
"条約" refers to an international formal agreement guiding actions.